EA SPORTS™ UFC® 5 Launches Worldwide – A New Era of Mixed Martial Arts Enters the Octagon®
October 27 2023 - 12:05PM
Business Wire
Powered by Frostbite, New Real Impact System
Transforms the UFC Experience with Intensity, Realism and Authentic
Damage
Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) and UFC®, the world’s premier
mixed martial arts organization and part of TKO Group Holdings
(NYSE: TKO), today released EA SPORTS™ UFC® 5 worldwide on
PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S. Debuting on the Frostbite™
Engine for the first time in franchise history, the game features
meticulously detailed fighter likenesses and seamless 60
frames-per-second performance.
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Damage in UFC 5 is depicted in visceral detail with
true-to-sport accuracy. More than 64,000 possible facial damage
combinations, new fluid physics, and blood and sweat particle
systems alter a fighter’s appearance throughout the fight. With the
Real Impact System’s Authentic Damage feature, causing a cut to an
opponent’s eye will diminish their striking and blocking accuracy
due to compromised vision, and triggering a low calf injury will
impede mobility. In UFC 5 players enter the world-famous Octagon®
with added strategic depth and mixed-martial-arts (MMA)
realism.
“UFC 5 has the most advanced features that we’ve ever seen in a
combat sports title, and EA has taken every aspect of this game to
the next level,” said UFC SVP of Global Consumer Products Tracey
Bleczinski. “With every new iteration of the EA SPORTS UFC
franchise, our goal is to create a fun and entertaining game that
offers greater realism and a deeper, more engaging UFC experience.
EA SPORTS has once again set the standard for combat sports games
and delivered a knockout with UFC 5, the best version of the game
to date.”
"The energy from our passionate fans and our collaboration with
UFC helped us achieve generation-advancing MMA gameplay," said Nate
McDonald, Lead Producer of UFC 5. "Frostbite and the Real Impact
System are game changers, and when combined with the debuts of
Cinematic K.O. Replay, Seamless Submissions, and a real-world
powered Fight Week experience, UFC 5 is as real as it gets.”
For a deeper look at UFC 5’s full suite of new gameplay
mechanics, players can watch the 21-minute Gameplay Deep Dive
here.
UFC 5 is loaded with features including:
- Cinematic K.O. Replay: Fight-ending finishes are
showcased with intense, true-to-sport visuals and enhanced
excitement. Presented in super slow motion with cinematic angles
and lighting, the impact of highlighting real moments recaptures
UFC drama. This is just one of the many exciting additions to UFC
5’s vast presentation features. Watch the official 12-minute
Presentation Deep-Dive trailer for more here.
- Seamless Submissions: The premier of the Seamless
Submissions mechanic evolves the grappling system with quicker
transitions and no mini games to maximize gameplay fluidity.
Grapple Assist helps beginners while veterans delve into its
depths. Seamless Submissions ensure a smoother, more authentic
ground experience for grappling fans.
- Fight Week: UFC 5 will showcase an updated live service
closely connected to the ongoing ebb and flow of the sport’s
storylines, introducing features such as Fight Week and Fight Picks
linked to real-life UFC events.
- Online Career Mode: Online Career includes skill-based
matchmaking, division progression, and title chases across four
divisions. Players can compete with a different Created Fighter in
each division, allowing players to showcase multiple character
customizations and Vanity Items. Watch the 10-minute Game Modes
Deep Dive trailer here.
- Doctor’s Checks and Stoppages: A significant injury can
cause the referee to halt the fight for a doctor's review. Failing
to shield the damage can result in a doctor's stoppage, adding
authentic strategic challenges for players under increased
pressure.
- New Strikes and Hit Reactions: New strike animations
mimic professional heavy hitters and kickboxers, incorporating
varied ground-and-pound elbows, spinning moves, body punches, and
calf kicks. Additionally, the hit reaction animations and impact
physics enhance player immersion.
- Alter Egos: Alter Egos presents fresh versions of top
fighters, showcasing pivotal career moments, unique appearances,
and related skills.
EA Play** members on Xbox and PlayStation can try UFC 5 for up
to 10 hours.
Developed by EA Vancouver, UFC 5 is rated ESRB M (Mature) and
PEGI 16, and is now available on PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Please visit https://www.ea.com/games/ufc/ufc-5 for more
information.
Please subscribe to the EA SPORTS UFC YouTube channel for all
trailers and videos, join the EA SPORTS UFC community on Twitter,
Instagram and TikTok, or visit the official website at
http://x.ea.com/ufc5/home to stay up to date on the latest
news.
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About Electronic Arts
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interactive entertainment. The Company develops and delivers games,
content and online services for Internet-connected consoles, mobile
devices and personal computers.
In fiscal year 2023, EA posted GAAP net revenue of approximately
$7.4 billion. Headquartered in Redwood City, California, EA is
recognized for a portfolio of critically acclaimed, high-quality
brands such as EA SPORTS FC™, Battlefield™, Apex Legends™, The
Sims™, Madden NFL, Need for Speed™, Titanfall™, Plants vs. Zombies™
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About UFC
UFC® is the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization
(MMA), with more than 700 million fans and 243 million social media
followers. The organization produces more than 40 live events
annually in some of the most prestigious arenas around the world
while broadcasting to over 900 million TV households across more
than 170 countries. UFC’s athlete roster features the world’s best
MMA athletes representing more than 80 countries. The
organization’s digital offerings include UFC FIGHT PASS®, one of
the world’s leading streaming services for combat sports. UFC is
part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO) and is headquartered in Las
Vegas, Nevada. For more information, visit UFC.com and follow UFC
at Facebook.com/UFC and @UFC on X, Snapchat, Instagram, and TikTok:
@UFC.
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